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What’s on in spring

Published 29 Aug 2024

One of the best times of year in the nation’s capital is when the springtime sun comes out, and you wake up to the sweet scent of flowers and the excitement of gleeful Canberrans as they welcome the arrival of the warmer months.

Family fun Outdoors and nature
Flower beds with pink tulips and purple pansies at Floriade Festival 2014 with the Ferris wheel in the background. | © Jo Bakas

Top things not to miss at Floriade in 2024

Published 29 Aug 2024

Commonwealth Park will come to life with more than one million blooms creating a stunning display during the month-long festival. Featuring Insta-worthy floral displays, horticultural workshops, live music, a popular market, plus the region’s best food and wine, no spring is complete without a trip to Floriade (14 September-13 October).

Events
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A local's guide to unique foodie experiences in Canberra

Published 25 Jul 2024

Take your palate on an adventure beyond white tablecloths or paddock-to-plate and get to know Canberra's thriving culinary scene.

Restaurants and cafes

Canberra after-dark: your ultimate guide to nightlife in the capital

Published 25 Jul 2024

Canberra often shines in the daylight with its rich cultural attractions and breathtaking natural landscapes, but the magic just begins when the sun sets.

Nightlife
Sunset view of Lake Burley Griffin and a GoBoat full of humans enjoying the view of Black Mountain Tower in the background.

Spas, wine tours, and ways to relax in Canberra

Published 11 Jul 2024

Spend a long weekend relaxing in luxury in Canberra. Who's up for long lunches, wine tours, and massages?

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100 things to do in Canberra

Published 5 Jul 2024

Challenge your friends and family to tick off everything on the ultimate Canberra bucket list including museums, galleries, walks, lookouts, native animal spotting, children's activities, restaurants, bars, lake activities, markets, and tours.

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Clyde Arnott's Insider Guide to Canberra

Published 26 Jun 2024

Ceramics, coffee, and scenic swims. Local ceramicist Clyde Arnott shares his line-up for the ultimate 24 hours in the capital, featuring wild swimming and Swedish buns.

A chef of a Japanese restaurant holds a truffle to the camera.

The best places to eat truffles in Canberra this winter

Published 30 May 2024

Truffle season has arrived and Canberra’s favourite restaurants are celebrating by putting the tasty morsels front and centre of their most beloved dishes.

Restaurants and cafes

What's on in Canberra this winter

Published 30 May 2024

Canberra celebrates each season in style and winter is no exception. Why not have a snowball fight at Corin Forest, hunt for truffles, or wander through blockbuster exhibitions on display at national museums and galleries?

Events
Two patrons sitting outside at a cellar door with wine and nibbles on a table.

Why the Canberra District Wine Region is crushing the grape game

Published 23 May 2024

Discover Canberra's unique and diverse wine scene through the eyes of Emma Shaw, a former public servant who was also drawn to the world of viticulture. Unwind with tastings, vineyard stays, and more for your ultimate weekend escape.

Aerial image of the Pod Playground at the National Arboretum Canberra with the arboretum and Black Mountain Tower in the background. | © Wunderman Thompson

10 cool things to do with the kids

Published 23 Apr 2024

There’s so much for kids of all ages to enjoy in Canberra that they’ll want to keep coming back each school holidays.

Family fun
Man and two women looking at native plant.

Richie Allan's insights into Ngunnawal cultural tours

Published 23 Apr 2024

Proud Ngunnawal and Kamilaroi custodian, Richie shares what you'll see, do and learn during a tour of Ngunnawal country.

Tours
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